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Tucson Holiday Events: Christmas and
Hanukkah continue
Despite the ongoing
pandemic, some annual Christmas and Hanukkah
celebrations in Tucson are still being held, but
modified this year with special COVID health
restrictions.
See all Tucson Holiday
Events for 2020
or scroll down for upcoming events
However,
traditional annual Tucson holiday and spring events
such as Winterhaven, the Fourth Avenue Street Fair,
Miracle on 31st Street, Tucson Regional Ballet's
Nutcracker Suite, and upcoming spring 2021 Arizona
Renaissance Fair, the Tucson Rodeo and Rodeo Parade,
Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Shows, and
Tucson Festival of Books have all been postponed.
Expect that any indoor or outdoor
holiday events in Tucson will require face masks and
social distancing. Call ahead of your visit in case
appointments are needed.
Below are
some of the popular holiday activities and upcoming
family daily and weekend winter events in Tucson that
are still being held, outdoors or virtually.
This year, Hanukkah (also
spelled as Hannukah or Chanukah) falls on Thursday,
December 10 through Friday, December 18, 2020.
See all Tucson Holiday
Events for 2020.
Confirmed Holiday
Events in Tucson for 2020
December
14-15, 2020
- Holiday
Nights at Tohono Chul Park With
safety in mind this holiday season, Tohono Chul is
launching their first-ever Virtual Santa Visit
program! Experience the magic of the holidays from
the safety of your own home with these custom
messages from Santa at the North Pole. The
exciting, new experiences include pre-recorded
videos and interactive live Zooms for purchase on
the Tohono Chul website. Don’t be fooled, these
messages make great gifts for kids of all ages!
Tucson Electric Power is so excited for this
program, they are offering 50 households the chance
to win a Zoom with Santa! Program information,
including the how-to, and the spot to enter the
free giveaway sponsored by TEP is available at tohonochul.org/santa
7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, 520-742-6455.
December 18, 2020
- Eighteenth Annual Miracle en el Barrio event, presented by NOVA® Home Loans, scheduled to take place on Friday, December 18, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Donate online.
Through December 22
- Gaslight
Theatre OUTSIDE! Through December 22. Join
several Gaslight stars, accompanied by the amazing
Gaslight Band, for an evening of laughs and favorite
holiday tunes from the past 43 years! Playing on The
Gaslight Theatre's front porch stage. Perfect for ALL
AGES! Playing select dates, Nov. 29- Dec. 22, 2020.
Tickets are $40 per parking spot. *There is a group
discount for 10+ spots. Maximum of 6 people per spot.
Only 56 parking spots available, so these will go
FAST! b Gaslight Porch Series *Outdoors* Playing shows
OUTSIDE through 2020! The Gaslight Theatre - east side
7010 E. Broadway Blvd.
Through December 25
-
Diaper Drive and Discount at Buckelew Farm. Don’t go pick out a Christmas tree without bringing new or unopened diapers or wipes with you! Receive $10 off a tree 7 ft. or taller or $5 off a tree 6 ft. or less at any Buckelew Farm location with a donation of new, unopened diapers or wipes to the Diaper Bank! 520-822-2277
December 29, 2020
- TUCSON
REPERTORY ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM STREAMING
CONCERT AT CATALYST ARTS & MAKER SPACE
DECEMBER 29. Toru
Tagawa, Music Director and Conductor of the
Tucson Repertory Orchestra, is proud to present
the program, “String Serenade,” on December 29
at 5pm. This 40-minute special performance will
be streamed via Youtube and Facebook through
Catalyst Arts and Maker Space by SAACA. Due to
COVID-19, only a selected number of players will
perform this concert, and everyone will be
socially distanced and wearing a mask. As TRO
musicians have not met since early March 2020,
this will be a holiday gift for the players and community.
Through December 31, 2020
- Arizona Repertory
Singers offer “Home for the Holidays”
concert online. “Home for the Holidays” will premiere
December 11. Tickets are $20 per household and allow
access to a link to the concert program on December
11-31. Embedded videos of the musical pieces will be
interspersed with conductor notes, and images. For
more information and tickets: arsingers.org
- Sounds
of Winter Concert Now Virtual! Due to the
rise in COVID-19 numbers and our commitment to do
our part to slow the spread, the Tucson Girls Chorus
has pivoted the previously scheduled Drive-In concert
to the Sounds of Winter VIRTUAL edition. Following the
traditions of our TGC's Sounds of
Winter Concert our songbirds have put
together a dazzling show with their strong voices and
audience-favorite tunes. The best part is this
winter you get to enjoy it from your own
home anywhere in the world! To join
the concert simply make
a tax-deductible donation to the TGC. The
afternoon of Sunday, December 20th you will be
sent a link to watch each TGC choir light up your home
stage. We suggest the amount of your ticket
purchase ($15 - $20) per attendee or more. Due to
copyright laws the concert link will be active for a
limited amount of time.
Please note that if you
previously purchased a ticket to the Sounds of Winter
Drive-In edition concert, your credit card was NOT
charged. You will need to make a donation directly to
the TGC to view the Sounds of Winter Virtual edition
concert. THANK YOU for your contribution and trust in
the power of community music-making and affirmation
that our songbirds' voices will always matter.
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Events
& Tree Lot
- The
Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Tree Lot
Beautiful fresh cut trees at competitive prices.
Douglas Fir, Noble Fir and Nordman Fir. Deliveries
available. Fresh wreaths and garland.
Open Thursday – Sunday from November 29-December 22,
2020.
- TUCSON ARIZONA BOYS CHORUS HOLIDAY
CONCERT on Saturday, December 12, 2020 - 4:00pm.
Outdoor socially distanced performance at the Chorus
Hall. All tickets by advanced reservation only. $20
Premium Cabaret table seating of family groups with
holiday dessert. $15 Reserved seating - $8 Reserved
seating children under 12.
- Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Holiday
Concert Broadcasts on KVOA-TV Ch 4 and COZi TV
Ch 4.1 Comcast 204/188 and Cox 90. This year the
Chorus will brighten our holidays with concerts
broadcast on KVOA and COZi television. You are invited
to become a sponsor to help spread some holiday
cheer. The world famous Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus
Touring Chorus along with the Young Men's Ensemble
will perform Christmas carols, sacred songs and
Hanukkah selections on a television special this
December. Every year since its first concert in
1939, the Chorus has made our community a little
brighter by performing, singing, selling trees, and
adding joy to the holidays.
Marana/Oro Valley Holiday Events
- Marana Holiday Festival and
Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is the
biggest Christmas tree and light show in Southern
Arizona.
Start the holidays this Saturday, Dec. 5, with a drive
through the Town of Marana's incredible Christmas
Cruise & Tree Light Show from 6:00 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. The synchronized tree show will
light up your mood to explore, dine, and play
golf. Free event.
December 9-23, 2020
- 12 Days of Cheer and the Snow Globe Santa arrives at the Oro Valley Marketplace with live perofrmances, Letters of Hope, the Snow Globe Santa Experience, Live Mural Art, and Arts & Crafts Grab & Go Activities. Free. Open event with precautions advised. 12155 N. Oracle Road.
Sahuarita Holiday Events
- SAHUARITA HOLIDAY ARTISAN
MARKET, December 19 & 20, 2020,
Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM. Free
Admission. The Sahuarita Holiday Artisan Market adds
vibrancy to Sahuarita by creating opportunities for
people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds to
experience the visual arts and support local artists.
This market features up to 45 juried artists and
exhibitors in all mediums and special socially
distanced art experiences. Two food trucks will be
onsite throughout the weekend.
Wednesday, December
25, 2020: Christmas Day in Tucson.
New Year's Eve 2020-2021
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